PELADN's new slim Thunderbolt 5 external GPU dock includes networking and storage

PELADN has just launched its new Link S-3, a new Thunderbolt 5 dock that supports external graphics cards with support for NVIDIA's flagship GeForce RTX 5090, but the new Link S-3 also features more functionality with networking and storage on the TB5 dock.

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No housing, natural airflow instead:PELADN's new Slim S-3 Thunderbolt 5 external GPU dock doesn't have a housing around it, instead it allows natural airflow around your room to keep the graphics card cool. Users could either have their fan speed tweaked through software on their PC, and if they wanted more airflow and cooler GPU temps, could place a fan directly in front of it and keep it cooler than only relying on its thermal solution (and most of them have 2, 3, 4+ fans on the RTX 5090 custom designs anyway).

PELADN's new Link-S3 Thunderbolt 5 dock has 80Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth over the Thunderbolt 5 port, with a reserved M.2 SSD slot and also a reserved 2.5GbE ethernet port, finished with a 140W Super-Fast charging design, delivering stronger power delivery while you're working or gaming.

There are two Thunderbolt 5 ports with the upstream port supporting up to 140W PD charging, and the downstream port offering 30W + DisplayPort 2.1 video output.

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There's a full-length PCIe slot that has x4 lanes of PCIe 4.0 at the ready, supporting a desktop GPU up to the RTX 5090, and support for either ATX or SFX power supplies with maximum PSU length at 180mm long. GPU power is provided through regular 24-pin and 8-pin connectors.

PELADN's new Link S-3 Thunderbolt 5 external GPU dock is on Aliexpress for around $278, with US consumers to expect higher pricing through tariffs and exporting.